Implantable defibrillator patch electrode or similar article

Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of the inventive electrode;

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 1, shown with stitching;

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a front view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 1, shown in an elongated, narrower form;

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 7, shown with a pocket at its distal end;

FIG. 9 is a top view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 8; and

FIG. 10 is a front view of the electrode illustrated in FIG. 7, shown with an auxiliary pacing electrode.

The inventive patch electrode is characterized by metallic mesh on its front side, and flexible insulating material on its rear side.